So it’s been…. awhile. I miss you and your wordpress mystery to be very honest. But I’ve let the computer and all its fancy apps get away from me. Most largely due to the fact that I no longer work in an environment where a computer, with the internet and a program to use said internet is at my disposal. But I can admit I’ve found a way to live without those amenities.
That’s not to say I have little to report. I’m currently skating by on a 4-job spread. Today at 9:30 a.m., I’m subbing for my manager who’s having a bit of a breakdown and will be “attending” my first conference call. It’s exciting – while I’m bottom rung on the food scale at the portrait studio, I’m still a part of so much and I find I’m constantly being called in. That’s good. Despite the fact that all hours I work I don’t see the fruits of my labour for an entire two weeks after the pay period ends. That’s a negative but it does mean I pay forward my hard work. Actually, today’s pay will be greeted in great anticipation. I’m hoping for bonuses in from at least of the stores I worked in. Two or three weeks ago. But on top of the bonuses, I was called in to work twice (I think) and I’m pretty sure I’m getting overtime. So…. it’s exciting to make some $$. Not that I really see any of it but oh well. Baby steps.
Speaking of babies I have figured out my niche in making a baby smile – put whatever stuffed animal they like on my head. Of course being a master at Peek-A-Boo has its advantages too. In an seriousness though I’m loving making kids smile.
Disadvantage of the 8-hour shift however: my eating patterns are all screwed up. Seriously you go from training your body to rev up every three hours and then you get a job where the earliest you can eat is 9:30, 2 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. Anyone notice the massive gap? I think it’s finally taking a toll. I started carbing out in the mornings and the 2 p.m. break and forgetting to eat after 7 p.m. Now far more aware of it I’m thinking that my usual issue with the Lean+ and Abs+ vitamins being that I can never get down the timing of exactly 30 min before I eat is no longer an issue. I know when I’m going to eat and I can take out my pills early to remind me to take them. Today is Day #1 of Abs+/Lean+ back-on-the-wagon regimen. Wish me luck.
But at the same time I’m loving how I can go shop for a few inexpensive items every two weeks at Sirens. I even purchased a Sirens card which gives me 10% off every time. I wear the tights people! and dresses. To the club of course. And then I found these two T-shirts that have a cinched waist but a lot of “leg room” in the stomach area plus the three-quater sleeves are off-the-shoulder so I’m showing a little skin but can wear to the studio job as job as I’m wearing a mini-jacket on top. PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Another key element of my club job and portrait job is my admitting I’m a Crocs convert. No, I will NEVER wear the scary sandals with huge holes in them. Instead Crocs has made a heeled wedge. I have pair in Black with two White Strip – PERFECT for the club and they show off my calves. Crocs also makes a ballet flat that’s the same material as the scary shoes but can actually be worn as business casual. The flats also have the bumps on the soles to help massage your feet while you walk/stand in them. Perfect for my 8+ hour standing shifts at the studio 
But it’s 8:04 a.m. and I’ve got to shower/get ready for the studio job now. Ciao for now – Js
